Locum Senior Hospital Dietitian
Core
Provide acute care dietetic services to a diverse patient population including ICU, paediatrics, renal, surgical, general medical, and outpatients in a Northern Territory hospital.
Role type
Senior Hospital Dietitian (Locum)
Builds
Clinical nutrition care plans and patient management for acute care settings
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Required skills
Acute care dietetics, Renal dietetics, ICU nutrition, Paediatric nutrition, Surgical nutrition, Gastroenterology nutrition (PEG/IBD), Eating disorder management, Motivational interviewing, Cultural engagement, Team leadership, Hospital experience, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
Preferred skills
Team leadership, Remote community engagement, Outback lifestyle adaptability
Technologies
Clinical nutrition software, Electronic health records
Responsibilities
Manage caseload across ICU, paediatrics, renal, surgical, and general medical units; Provide nutritional therapy for patients with PEG tubes and IBD; Engage with Indigenous communities and remote patients; Participate in professional development in eating disorders and motivational interviewing.